kingraph 769 Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 When NHL'94 was released (Sega Genesis), the first editions came with a sticker that said "Limited Edition 1st Round" and had a serial number. Mark Lesser actually has "00001" in his basement, which was seen as part of @McMikey's documentary "Pixelated Heroes". Here's an example of what the stickers look like: I have been looking at these numbers for a while and recently decided to start documenting them because it was bugging me. From the small sample size I gathered (mostly eBay listings), my guess is there were 30,000 Limited Edition copies, however I don't know what the letters represent. Factory seems doubtful given the scattered nature of the numbers. My guess is the letter was some kind of lot size, or shipping destination, etc. So far I have found EDIT: A,B,C,D, (no E), F, G, (no H) FOUND H, thanks Smozoma, I, J, K & L A - L!. Below is the running tally, sorted on the left by number and then by letter on right. If you happen to own a copy or find a number that is not listed, please feel free to reply to this thread! I frequently search eBay listings, so as other 1st editions come up there I will incorporate as well. Lowest number (aside from 00001) - 31 Highest number - 28,270 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smozoma 463 Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 L00159 (!!) B07616 (my original one) H12546 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smozoma 463 Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 CoachMac has a cart with different banner colours for NJ. I wonder if that could be traced toa particular letter or number series 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kingraph 769 Posted December 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 4 hours ago, smozoma said: L00159 (!!) B07616 (my original one) H12546 We gave an "H"! So the only letter I haven't seen from A - L is E. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
clockwise 477 Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 How many of each exist? I have first run copy of NHL'95 with a Waffen SS logo; is that worth anything? 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DeterminedApathy 7 Posted December 31, 2019 Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 See, that was something that always bugged me about this place. Why do some of y'all have such intense loathing towards 95? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DSgamby 18 Posted December 31, 2019 Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kingraph 769 Posted December 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 10 hours ago, DeterminedApathy said: See, that was something that always bugged me about this place. Why do some of y'all have such intense loathing towards 95? Mainly because '95 was completely remade and was terrible compared to '94. At the same time, it's more making fun than "intense loathing". At least for me. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smozoma 463 Posted January 2 Report Share Posted January 2 Found this one on eBay. C16111 (I think it's "C" anyway) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
segathon 161 Posted January 2 Report Share Posted January 2 On 12/30/2019 at 9:16 PM, DeterminedApathy said: See, that was something that always bugged me about this place. Why do some of y'all have such intense loathing towards 95? They are scared because NHL 95 is the FUTURE 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crazygoalie33 3 Posted January 2 Report Share Posted January 2 (edited) Hey Raph, I had D02565 Edited January 2 by crazygoalie33 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DeterminedApathy 7 Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 Alright, maybe "loathing" was too strong but then "dislike" didn't feel strong enough after that SS emblem comment. I'm biased though, since 95 was my introduction to EA's series. YMMV, agree to disagree, and other cliches. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
clockwise 477 Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 5 hours ago, DeterminedApathy said: Alright, maybe "loathing" was too strong but then "dislike" didn't feel strong enough after that SS emblem comment. I'm biased though, since 95 was my introduction to EA's series. YMMV, agree to disagree, and other cliches. I just wanted to see what it's worth, man. I don't hate the game or anything. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kingraph 769 Posted February 10 Author Report Share Posted February 10 Update - Found all letters A-L. Also, 2 other early edition copies with no letter. Now at 79 identified copies, which if there are at least 28,270 represents a solid 0.28%. I am still not sure what the letters represent. I don't see a pattern by letter. My guess is the letter represents what region they were shipped to and that the letters may have been stamped after the numbers. Those with no letter may have been to the employees at EA or something (like Lesser has 00001) and never shipped. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ac3100 3 Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 Never noticed the sticker! Here's Mine: 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philt80 2 Posted October 20 Report Share Posted October 20 Here is mine: K00336 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kingraph 769 Posted October 20 Author Report Share Posted October 20 1 minute ago, philt80 said: Here is mine: K00336 Thanks! Early one! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
illegalsmileIV:XX 10 Posted October 20 Report Share Posted October 20 I have a copy of Donkey Kong Country with a sticker of Snap, (of Snap, Crackle and Pop fame), on it, if anyone is interested... Guys...? Guys?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gretzky 5 Posted October 21 Report Share Posted October 21 No letter on mine, and not an EA employee. Just noticed I still have all the inserts in the box...trading cards are not even opened...lol! 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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